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camshaftgsxr · 08-10-2011, 12:54 PM

who makes the stiffest lowering springs on the market?

dropd80s · 08-10-2011, 01:26 PM

ACME has the stiffest I believe.

J/K. I'm not sure. I'm assuming your talking coil springs. I think they will all be about the same. If I was guessing I would say Eibach probably had the most performance oriented springs. Everyone I know that has had a set has really enjoyed them.

camshaftgsxr · 08-10-2011, 01:27 PM

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Originally Posted by dropd80s

ACME has the stiffest I believe.

J/K. I'm not sure. I'm assuming your talking coil springs. I think they will all be about the same. If I was guessing I would say Eibach probably had the most performance oriented springs. Everyone I know that has had a set has really enjoyed them.

haha thanks, i think ill start emailing or calling around for spring rates

rwhit57 · 08-10-2011, 01:36 PM

I bought a set of McGaugheys and they were horrible, way too soft. Truck bounced like a super ball. Bought a new set of stock springs, cut 1 coil, problem solved.

camshaftgsxr · 08-10-2011, 01:41 PM

i have stock springs right now, ive ridden in a 88-98 on eibachs and it was pretty stiff, are they about the same spring rates as the 73-87 springs?

KQQL IT · 08-10-2011, 03:42 PM

I cut two coils off a set of 1ton springs. Very stiff wasnt harsh.
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camshaftgsxr · 08-10-2011, 04:38 PM

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Originally Posted by KQQL IT

I cut two coils off a set of 1ton springs. Very stiff wasnt harsh.
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were they taller than c10 springs before you cut them?

KQQL IT · 08-10-2011, 11:19 PM

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Originally Posted by camshaftgsxr

were they taller than c10 springs before you cut them?

A bit. I liked the ride height. It came out like a 4" and 6 with flip out back. Handled like a slot car.
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Goldfinger · 08-10-2011, 04:52 PM

You could move your spring bracket back to use 1 ton springs.

lilpoindexter · 08-10-2011, 11:38 PM

I have 2" DJM springs on mine..and they are far too mushy for my tastes. I'd stick the stocks back in after some cutting, but I don't feel like busting the front end apart again.

camshaftgsxr · 08-11-2011, 12:02 AM

What model designation was the 1 ton? C30? That way I know both ways of saying it when I go part hunting
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KQQL IT · 08-11-2011, 02:22 AM

It started as Cab/chassis turned into tow truck.

08-10-2011, 12:54 PM	#1
camshaftgsxr Registered User Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Asheville, N.C. Posts: 785	stiffest lowering springs? who makes the stiffest lowering springs on the market? __________________

08-10-2011, 01:26 PM	#2
dropd80s Registered User Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: wichita falls tx Posts: 429	Re: stiffest lowering springs? ACME has the stiffest I believe. J/K. I'm not sure. I'm assuming your talking coil springs. I think they will all be about the same. If I was guessing I would say Eibach probably had the most performance oriented springs. Everyone I know that has had a set has really enjoyed them. __________________ "I'm Dirk Diggler enough to own and operate a vehicle of this caliber" -veinbar Dropped and LS Swapped SWB 87 Build Thread

08-10-2011, 01:36 PM	#4
rwhit57 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Tulsa,Okla Posts: 590	Re: stiffest lowering springs? I bought a set of McGaugheys and they were horrible, way too soft. Truck bounced like a super ball. Bought a new set of stock springs, cut 1 coil, problem solved.

08-10-2011, 01:41 PM	#5
camshaftgsxr Registered User Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Asheville, N.C. Posts: 785	Re: stiffest lowering springs? i have stock springs right now, ive ridden in a 88-98 on eibachs and it was pretty stiff, are they about the same spring rates as the 73-87 springs? __________________

08-10-2011, 03:42 PM	#6
KQQL IT At the body shop. Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Land of fruits and nuts. Posts: 5,273	Re: stiffest lowering springs? I cut two coils off a set of 1ton springs. Very stiff wasnt harsh. Posted via Mobile Device __________________ " That didnt make it any newer " " Dont antique the equipment "

08-10-2011, 04:52 PM	#9
Goldfinger Registered User Join Date: May 2010 Location: laurel hill Fl Posts: 645	Re: stiffest lowering springs? You could move your spring bracket back to use 1 ton springs. __________________ 1985 C10 Custom Deluxe LWB 305/700r4 [ Goldfinger ] 1999 k3500 crew cab dually 6.5tdi/4l80e

08-10-2011, 11:38 PM	#10
lilpoindexter Registered User Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: los angeles Posts: 1,134	Re: stiffest lowering springs? I have 2" DJM springs on mine..and they are far too mushy for my tastes. I'd stick the stocks back in after some cutting, but I don't feel like busting the front end apart again.

08-11-2011, 12:02 AM	#11
camshaftgsxr Registered User Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Asheville, N.C. Posts: 785	Re: stiffest lowering springs? What model designation was the 1 ton? C30? That way I know both ways of saying it when I go part hunting Posted via Mobile Device __________________

08-11-2011, 02:22 AM	#12
KQQL IT At the body shop. Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Land of fruits and nuts. Posts: 5,273	Re: stiffest lowering springs? It started as Cab/chassis turned into tow truck. __________________ " That didnt make it any newer " " Dont antique the equipment "



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